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2019-05-15

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Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the
Answer of 3 September 2019 to Question 281690 on Iran: tankers, whether the US Administration
asked the UK to support the Gibraltar-led operation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment
he has made of (a) Iran's attempts to produce precision guided munitions and (b) the
accuracy of reports of Iran's provision of such weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations
he has had made to the Palestinian Authority on (a) its decision to prevent Palestinian
LGBTQ group Al Qaws from holding events in the West Bank and (b) the effect of that
decision on the LGBTQ community in the West Bank.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, which organisations have
been funded by his Department to provide abortion services; and how much funding each
such organisation has been allocated in each of the last five years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the
Answer of 18 April 2019 to Question HL15082, whether UK-supplied weapons have been
used in Yemen in breach of international humanitarian law; what estimate the Government
has made of the number of civilian deaths in Yemen as a result of UK supplied weapons;
and what steps the Government is taking to help deescalate the conflict in Yemen.

<p>The Government operates one of the most robust export control regimes in the world.
We will not issue any export licences that are inconsistent with the Consolidated
Criteria, including Criterion 2(c): whether there is a clear risk that the goods might
be used in the commission of a serious violation of International Humanitarian Law.</p><p>
</p><p>The UK does not routinely track the use of specific weapons once sold to another
country. Our current approach is to focus on a rigorous risk assessment before a licence
is issued and consider whether goods might be used in a way which is inconsistent
with the Consolidated Criteria. The UK does not carry out end-use verification checks
overseas once the licence is issued. However, we can and do respond quickly to changing
international situations and review, suspend or revoke licences as necessary when
circumstances require.</p><p> </p><p>We have played a leading role in diplomatic efforts,
including bringing together key international actors to try to find a peaceful solution.
I visited the region from 25 to 29 September in support of UN efforts to make political
progress and alleviate the humanitarian situation. I met Yemeni, Saudi, Emirati and
Oman representatives, as well as UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and urged all parties
to engage constructively with the UN Special Envoy in order to reach an enduring political
settlement in Yemen. The UK has also hosted a series of Quad meetings of foreign ministers
from the US, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, and the former Foreign Secretary
visited Aden in March, which was the first visit to Yemen by a Western foreign minister
since the start of the conflict in 2015.</p>

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment
he has made of the implications for the Middle East of the United Nations International
Atomic Energy Agency report that Iran is refusing to co-operate with the investigation
into the alleged storage of nuclear equipment and radioactive material in Tehran.

<p>​The UK fully supports the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) efforts
to monitor and verify Iran's nuclear programme under the Joint Comprehensive Plan
of Action (JCPoA) as well as related monitoring under Iran's Comprehensive Safeguards
Agreement and the Additional Protocol. In its last report to the Board of Governors
(May 2019) the IAEA confirmed its continued verification and monitoring of the JCPOA.
The UK has consistently urged Iran to offer full and timely cooperation to the IAEA:
this builds regional and international confidence in the peaceful intentions of its
nuclear programme. Iran also has legal obligations to cooperate with the IAEA under
its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement and Additional Protocol. We strongly urge Iran
to fully comply with its obligations.</p>

<p>The UK fully supports the UN-led peace process and the efforts of UN Special Envoy,
Martin Griffiths. I visited the region last week in support of UN efforts to make
political progress and alleviate the humanitarian situation. I met Yemeni, Saudi,
Emirati and Oman representatives, including President Hadi and Martin Griffiths. I
urged all parties to engage constructively with the Special Envoy in order to reach
an enduring political settlement in Yemen. The UK also hosted a Yemen Quad on 22 June,
where partners underlined their commitment to a comprehensive political solution.
A further Quad will be held shortly.</p><p> </p>